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Mwanume Sio Madeni! Bad Loans Can Make You Poor Even With A Huge Salary
There’s this common street saying that goes like Mwanaume ni madeni (A man must have debts) that sort of encourages people, especially the youth, to
The Real Reason Why Three-Quarters of Kenyan Firms Fail to Pay Corporate Tax
Fresh data from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has revealed that three out of every four firms registered for corporate income tax failed to remit
The Missing Curriculum: Why High Incomes Don’t Always Translate to Wealth
For decades, society has celebrated traditional career paths. Parents, teachers, and institutions have nudged young people toward respectable professions—engineers, doctors, professors, lawyers, pilots, teachers, accountants,
Why Kenyans Should Think Twice Before Trusting AI With Their Finances
Artificial intelligence has quickly become the go-to adviser for many Kenyans seeking financial guidance. From ChatGPT to Google’s Gemini, more people are typing in questions
Investing in the Nairobi Securities Exchange: Why Now is the Time to Re-Think Your Portfolio
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) remains a key pillar of Kenya’s financial system, offering investors opportunities to grow wealth, diversify income, and participate in the
Microfinance: Once Uplifting Institutions for Financial Growth in Kenya Have Mutated Into Sharks
Microfinance institutions (MFIs) in Kenya were once hailed as a lifeline for low- and middle-income earners. For years, they filled a critical gap left by
Digital Loan Defaults in Kenya Raise Questions Over Sh1,000 Borrowings
Kenya’s fast-growing digital lending sector is once again under the spotlight following reports that borrowers are struggling to repay microloans under Sh1,000. A past article
Kenya’s Property Market Surpasses Global Peers in 2025
Kenyan homes are offering investment returns unmatched worldwide, according to a 2025 Special Report by HassConsult. In a comparison involving nine international real estate markets—including
Dear Middle Class, Here’s How School Fees Out Of Your League Will Cripple You Financially. Forever
The cost of education can be a major burden for many families, and if not managed carefully, it can lead to financial strain and even
Strategic Retreat or Distress Signal? Why Micro-Lenders Are Selling Their Loan Books
If you’ve been tracking the Kenyan financial sector, you’ve likely noticed a significant trend: microfinance banks (MFBs) are struggling. Recent data from the Central Bank
Was Invesco Assurance Set Up to Fail? Liquidation Sparks Questions About Regulatory Oversight
The High Court’s decision to place Invesco Assurance under provisional liquidation has ignited outrage and suspicion within Kenya’s financial and public transport circles. Diana Ndukumumo
Kenya: Are These ‘Lucrative’ Bond Yields Really a Systemic Red Flag?
While the reopening of long-dated bonds by the Central Bank of Kenya—offering up to 14.18% interest on a 25-year tenor— looks appealing for investors, a
6 Important Money Tips All Kenyan Women Must Know
Don’t spend what you don’t make or what you can’t afford. Always understand that going past your income puts you in a never-ending cycle of debt.
Kenyans Flee Credit Market as Cost of Loans Spirals Out of Control
Kenya’s credit market is in crisis as the majority of citizens abandon loan applications, choking off access to capital for households and businesses. A new
Calls Grow for Kenya to Establish a Sovereign Wealth Fund
Kenya could have reaped massive financial gains had part of its Eurobond proceeds been invested in global assets like tech stocks or cryptocurrencies, economic observers
Ndindi Nyoro: Why KCB and Equity Should Merge
Kenya’s two biggest banks, KCB Group and Equity Group, are in a league of their own. This week, both institutions posted record-breaking half-year profits —